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Re: best birth control

In very general terms, hormonal birth control may impact your supply. Barrier methods (i.e. condoms) don't affect supply at all. I wouldn't say that any one method is the 'best'. Each person is different and has different reactions / requirements than another. Some will use charting http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/fam.htm and others won't want to take the chance / make the commitment to it. The "best" method is the one that's right for you.

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I have been taking Errin, aka the mini pill, since 8 weeks postpartum and my milk suppy has not decreased. My son is now 4 months old. I am quite emotional on this pill, but I have always been quite sensitive to bc.

Re: best birth control

Originally Posted by @llli*amysmom

In very general terms, hormonal birth control may impact your supply. Barrier methods (i.e. condoms) don't affect supply at all. I wouldn't say that any one method is the 'best'. Each person is different and has different reactions / requirements than another. Some will use charting http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/fam.htm and others won't want to take the chance / make the commitment to it. The "best" method is the one that's right for you.

I personally use a combination of charting and a diaphragm w/ spermicide. I've had perfect success with it.

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Personally, we are currently using condoms. I knew I wouldn't remember to take the mini-pill so that was off the table. I didn't want to use regular birth control for fear of exposure of hormones to my daughter and possible drop in milk supply. Also, we want to try to get pregnant again when our baby is a little over 1 so I was hesistant to go back on the pill in case it delayed my fertility returning. We are using condoms and will use FAM (fertility awareness method) once my period returns. It is kind of lame but me and my husband agreed that it's worth the slight inconvenience to do what we feel is best for our daughter and our situation. You just need to decide what is best for you and your situation.

~DD born 6/7/11
Successfully and while at work for 1 year. Now we are still till who knows...